5 Things to Know This Morning

5 Things to Know This Morning

ByABC News
October 24, 2013, 12:03 AM
Philip Chism, 14, is charged with the murder of his teacher Colleen Ritzer, 24, in Danvers, Mass.
Philip Chism, 14, is charged with the murder of his teacher Colleen Ritzer, 24, in Danvers, Mass.
WCVB/Family of Colleen Ritzer

Oct. 24, 2013— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Community Mourns After Student Accused of Slaying Popular Teacher
New details are beginning to emerge about Philip Chism, the 14-year-old Massachusetts teen accused of fatally stabbing his teacher, but investigators are still searching for a motive.

2. JonBenet Ramsey Judge Orders Documents Released
A Colorado judge ordered the partial release of grand jury documents related to the 1996 unsolved slaying of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey.

3. Kennedy Cousin Wins New Trial in 1975 Death
A new trial was ordered for Michael Skakel, the nephew of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, who has spent more than a decade in jail for the killing of 15-year-old Martha Moxley.

4. Calif. Sheriff's Deputies Shoot, Kill 13-Year-Old
Sonoma County police officers fatally shot 13-year-old Andy Lopez who was carrying a pellet gun that looked like an assault rifle. Police say they repeatedly asked Lopez to drop the weapon but he raised it in their direction instead.

5. Boston Wins World Series Opener
The Boston Red Sox lead the World Series after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 in Game 1.